RTS-6™ and RTS-6PR™
Integral joint tubing connector
 
300 torque shoulder and metal seal OCTL
This external torque shoulder ensures the pin and box are exactly positioned and allows the application of more-than-adequate torque to prevent downhole backoff. The 300 shoulder surface also creates a pressure seal capable of resisting the API internal pressure rating of the pipe.
 
Center – step torque shoulder
This shoulder performs as an additional torque shoulder, storing a small amount of torque and helping to prevent overmakeup.
 
Two-step thread design
This nontapered, noninterference thread form minimizes galling and thread-generated stresses.
 
140 internal metal seal
This seal element is created by radial interference and is capable of resisting the API internal pressure rating of the pipe. The 140 angle minimizes rubbing between the elements, which minimizes the possibility of galling.
 
Machined upset OD and ID
Upset OD and ID are machined to closely toleranced dimensions to guarantee clearances and smooth flow through the bore.
 
Optional Teflon® barrier for coating
The RTS-6PR is an optional feature that incorporates a groove machined just below the box internal 140 seal element, which receives a Teflon barrier ring. This feature allows pipe intended to be internally coated to be holiday-free across the connector interface.